What is the prognosis of dysmenorrhea?

With the use of NSAIDs, the prognosis for primary dysmenorrhea is excellent. The prognosis for secondary dysmenorrhea varies, depending on the underlying disease process. If a diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea is missed, the underlying pathology may lead to increased morbidity, including difficulty conceiving.
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Karim Anton Calis, PharmD, MPH, FASHP, FCCP Clinical Professor, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy; Clinical Professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy; Director of Clinical Research and Compliance, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health